Murungai Keerai Poriyal | Drumstick Leaves Stir Fry
Drumstick leaves stir-fry with shallots and coconut
Ingredients
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp split urad dal
- 2 dry red chillies broken
- 2 green chillies slit
- Pinch of asafoetida / hing
- 1 cup chopped shallots
- 3 cup murungai keerai / drumstick leaves
- Pinch of turmeric powder
- ΒΌ cup grated coconut
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the leaves under running water and set aside in a colander to drain.
- Heat a pan and add oil. Add mustard seeds and when it starts to splutter, add urad dal, red chillies and asafoetida.
- Once dal is golden, add green chillies, onions and fry till the onions are soft and transcluscent.
- Then add the drumstick leaves, turmeric powder, salt and mix well. Cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes or till the leaves are cooked.
- Add the grated coconut and mix well.
Notes
- You can skip the green chillies and add red chilly powder or flakes instead.
- You can use chopped brown onion instead of shallots.